Leader-News - News
Multi-agency chase ends in arrest
After eight hours of pursuit all across McLean County, the driver of a stolen vehicle was apprehended in a cornfield northwest of Wilton.
Underwood shop burns
Firefighters responded to a shop fire south of Underwood just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, battling the blaze for over an hour before getting it under control.
Attorney General receives petition
The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has asked for more information regarding a petition to remove the president of the Washburn City Commission.
Students explore new features
Washburn students took in some big changes when they came back to school last week, with everything from the gym to the playground getting a facelift.
McLean officers aid in protest control
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office was called upon last week to provide support in during ongoing protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Sheriff’s office fleet grows, improves
Newly-equipped vehicles are hitting McLean County as the Sheriff’s Office fleet puts recently purchased and donated cars to use.
New WAEDA director named
Tana Waldren Larsen has been named Economic Development & Marketing Director for the Washburn Area Economic Development Association (WAEDA).
Washburn native publishes book
In an effort to help people appreciate what they have, a Washburn native has written a children’s book called “Don’t be sad, Sad Sally.”
A garden of memories
"Those angels are from my mom,” Suzanne Richards says, pointing at cherub statues in her and her husband’s back yard in Washburn.
Former sheriff under investigation
Former McLean County Sheriff Don Charging is under investigation for purchasing and selling multiple assault rifles to individuals.
